The current owners of the Valdôtain are the fifthgeneration of the family to welcome guests to this charming hotel. Hospitable and friendly, the Valdôtain has a thoroughly relaxing ambience.The rooms are decorated in traditional local styleand are suitable for 2-3 people. They all haveprivate facilities, and each floor has its ownlounge. Downstairs is a restaurant (servingexcellent food), bar and terrace, and there is evenminigolf available in the grounds. The gorgeousvillage of Villeneuve has narrow cobbled streetsas well as several shops and bars and even areally nice park. The Pila gondola is about 15-20minutes by coach.HOTELValdotain.Lots of communal space .Set in a beautiful village .Traditional style .Excellent food3stars49The charming 3* Hotel Veneriaz joined ourSchool/College progamme in season 2009/2010and was an instant hit. This bright, cheerfully-painted, traditional, stone-built hotel is located closeto the outskirts of Aosta, and is approximately 15 minutes by coach from the gondola. Whilst its location is fairly secluded, the views from the hotel are simply stunning and the hotelier isespecially welcoming and accommodating. It canaccommodate groups of up to approximately 65people. Rooms are pleasant, with wooden furniture,and are mostly for 3-4 people. The colour theme ofthe hotel is red and black, the colours of Aosta'sregional flag. The cosy restaurant and large, warm,comfortable bar area (ideal as a meeting room) aregreat spaces for school groups..Lovely traditional building.Quiet location with great views.Excellent communal areas.Very friendly owners3stars65HOTELVeneriaz

La Thuile is a small, characterful resort with big skiing - its wide open slopes are refreshingly uncrowded. With 150km of runs including a link to the French resort of La Rosière, skiers are spoilt for choice with a mix of blue, red andblack runs, whilst for beginners there is a choice of pistes justperfect for cruising down and gaining confidence. Over in LaRosière boarders will find a brilliant terrain park, and with a specialmicroclimate and a vast array of snow cannons you'll find the snowin La Thuile ever reliable.The resort is an attractive mix of old and new, with the narrow streetsof the old mining village blending with modern apartments andresorts. There are shops to explore, including a particularlydelicious chocolate store, as well as a wealth of leisurefacilities available at the Planibel complex.La ThuileLa Thuile Fact FileResort Height1,450mHighest Skiing 2,650mNumber of Pistes 32 Blue, 29 Red, 13 BlackLength of Pistes 150kmLongest Run 7.5kmPistes Open & wideDirection of Slopes E, N, W (La Thuile), S, W(La Rosière)Number of Lifts 1 Gondolas, 19 Chairlifts, 17 Draglifts, 4 Moving WalkwaysSnow Cannons 300+Mountain Restaurants15Visit: www.interski.co.uk .Call: 01623 456333SKI RESORT26